Riverside Transit Agency PlanetBids #RFQ S26060

Riverside Transit Agency Solicits Towing Services for Bus and Support Vehicle Fleet

Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is seeking qualified towing service providers for its fleet of buses and support vehicles: - Government Buyer: - Riverside Transit Agency (RTA), Contracts Office - Services Requested: - Towing services for 179 buses and 76 support vehicles (cars, light trucks, vans) - Use of flat-bed or landoll towing vehicles only; 'hook' method is strictly prohibited - Estimated 40 bus tows and 10 car/light truck/van tows per contract term - 90-minute response time required for all service calls - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials - Compliance with California state licensing, insurance, and prevailing wage laws is mandatory - Pricing to include hook-up fees, per mile loaded fees, and fuel surcharges; services are as-needed with no guaranteed minimum - Contract Structure: - One base year with two one-year option periods - Firm-fixed price contract; multiple awards possible - No specific OEMs or part numbers are involved, as this is a service contract - Notable Requirements: - Strict prohibition of the 'hook' towing method to protect vehicle integrity - Documentation and certification requirements as outlined in the solicitation - Contractor must coordinate with RTA Maintenance Supervisors - Place of Performance: - RTA facilities at 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA 92507 and 700 Scaramella Circle, Hemet, CA 92545

Description

Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) is soliciting quotations from qualified, licensed, and insured tow service firms to provide towing services for their fleet of buses and support vehicles. The contractor must provide a flat-bed or landoll towing vehicle capable of towing full-sized buses measuring 102 inches wide by 30 to 40 feet in length, and towing using the hook method is prohibited. The contract duration is one base year with two one-year options. The solicitation anticipates a firm-fixed price contract and is subject to multiple awards.

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